© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
1 Ducaton d'Or - Albert and Isabella
| Gold | 30.7 g | 44.5 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Albert VII (1598-1621) Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1618-1619 |
| Value | 1 Ducaton |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 30.7 g |
| Diameter | 44.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#385252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lions support crowned shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DVC ES · BVRG · BRAB · Z.ᶜ
Comment
Bibliotheque National de France (main photos) lists the weight as 30.7 gr., though Delmonte lists 20.4 gr. for this same example.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Ducaton d'Or - Albert and Isabella 1618-1619 from Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) made of Gold weighing 30.7 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can reach tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
